Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for use in treating a condition of the lower gastrointestinal tract, e.g. ulcerative colitis, wherein the composition comprises: a) a carrier comprising: a1) water in an amount of more than 10% to 30% by weight of the carrier; and a2) monoacylglycerol lipid in an amount of 70% to 90% by weight of the carrier, wherein the monoacylglycerol lipid comprises monolinolein or monoolein, or combinations thereof; and b) a pharmaceutically active agent, wherein the composition forms a lipid cubic phase at a temperature of 36° C. to 39° C. The composition is particularly suitable for rectal administration, for example, as an enema. Also disclosed is a composition, methods for preparing the compositions, and kits for making the compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compositions comprising specific consortia of living bacteria strains; to the manufacturing of such compositions, particularly by co-cultivation; and to the use of such compositions in pharmaceutical applications, such as the treatment of diseases associated with intestinal microbiota dysbiosis, particularly intestinal infections such as CDI (Clostridium difficile infection) and IBD (Inflammatory bowel diseases). When compared to the traditional FMT therapy () the inventive compositions () are more efficient and safer as demonstrated on an acute colitis model and therefore more appropriate for therapeutic use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compositions comprising specific consortia of living bacteria strains; to the manufacturing of such compositions, particularly by co-cultivation; and to the use of such compositions in pharmaceutical applications, such as the treatment of diseases associated with intestinal microbiota dysbiosis, particularly intestinal infections such as CDI (Clostridium difficile infection) and IBD (Inflammatory bowel diseases). When compared to the traditional FMT therapy () the inventive compositions () are more efficient and safer as demonstrated on an acute colitis model and therefore more appropriate for therapeutic use.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for diagnosis of colorectal carcinoma in a patient, including detecting, in a blood sample obtained from said patient, an indicator protein selected from integrin subunit alpha(v) and integrin subunit beta(6) or their heterodimer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for diagnosis of colorectal carcinoma in a patient, comprising detecting, in a blood sample obtained from said patient, an indicator protein selected from the group comprised of integrin subunit alpha (v) and integrin subunit beta (6) or their heterodimer.

Abstract: This invention is in the field of Crohn's disease. In particular, it relates to the treatment of fistulas in Crohn's disease using anti-IL-13 antibodies. The antibody may be an IgG and in particular may be the anti-IL-13 antibody 01951/G12.